Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president's office says

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The first lady of Syria, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to the nation's top officials.

Asma al-Assad, wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been forced to temporarily withdraw from public life for the time being due to the disease.

She was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and will "adhere to a specialized treatment protocol that includes stringent infection prevention measures," according to a statement released by her husband's office on Tuesday.

Following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Ama al-Assad became involved in charity work for national interests championed by her husband, who has been accused in France of alleged complicity in war crimes.

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She makes frequent public appearances and hosts meetings with the families of fallen soldiers.

She also accompanied her husband during a diplomatic visit to the United Arab Emirates in 2023. It was her first trip out of the country since the civil war began.

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Asma al-Assad is a British citizen born in London to parents of Syrian descent.

She has been diagnosed with